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Carley Janse Van Vuuren stars as Tracy Turnblad in Scenario Productions’ staging of 'Hairspray' at Die Centurion Teater.

'Hairspray': How Carley Janse Van Vuuren went from folk music to musical theatre

Carley Janse Van Vuuren discusses making her professional musical-theatre debut as Tracy Turnblad in 'Hairspray', and what the role has taught her about performance.

Bontle Modiselle-Moloi won the third season of The Masked Singer SA as the friendly, furry-faced 'Spotty'.

Bontle Modiselle says winning 'The Masked Singer' SA validated her 8-year-old self

'The Masked Singer' SA Season 3 ended with Spotty taking the Golden Mask, after a finale of two face-offs, a final showdown and three surprise unmaskings that split the detective…

Thandiswa Mazwai sings Hugh Masekela on Mbira stage at the 2026 Joy of Jazz at the Sandton convention centre on Saturday.

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026: Inside a weekend of jazz, discovery and live music

A look inside Joy of Jazz 2026, from Thandiswa Mazwai’s Hugh Masekela tribute to unexpected discoveries across the festival’s stages.

TikTok creators Clayton, Queen Tshabalala and 'The Manchester Derby' duo Ashley and Miguel Pregueiro.

Can South African creators actually make a living from TikTok?

As TikTok expands its creator monetisation tools in South Africa, local creators are finding new ways to turn content and audiences into income.

Taylor Swift has added four new songs to 'The Life of a Showgirl' through the deluxe Encore edition.

Taylor Swift gives 'The Life of a Showgirl' an encore with four new songs

A year after 'The Life of a Showgirl', Taylor Swift has added four songs that have already sparked plenty of speculation among listeners.

Mthuthu explores Zulu heritage, faith, spirituality and personal struggle on his upcoming album, 'Ntuthuko'.

Mthuthu turns to Zulu heritage, faith and personal struggle on 'Ntuthuko'

On 'Ntuthuko', Mthuthu uses music as a way to document, reinterpret and carry Zulu cultural knowledge into the present, while reflecting on faith, mental health and the personal…

Dvsn, the acclaimed Canadian R&B duo, is set to perform at the 'Ndlala Grandeur' event this December.

Dvsn return to SA, Ayanda Thabethe’s pregnancy and Ella Langley’s chart record

Celebrity news this week includes new music announcements, pregnancy reveals and a major chart record.

Zulu Mkhathini and Pamela Mtanga are the hosts of Mzansi Magic’s new lifestyle magazine show 'Vip Lounge', which explores luxury, culture, entertainment and contemporary South African life.

The changing face of luxury: What 'VIP Lounge' says about culture and aspiration

'Vip Lounge' takes a closer look at how luxury, aspiration and Black South African excellence are being defined by a younger generation.

South Africa’s doyenne of the theatre, Sandra Prinsloo.

South African theatre and shows audiences cannot miss this week

This week’s productions bring performers together around identity, collaboration and creative expression.

The eight 'Beyond Busking' artists pictured with songwriting facilitator Clive Ridgway.

'Beyond Busking' artists explore what South African heritage sounds like today

Eight emerging artists explore family, identity, tradition and contemporary life through original songs created for the Beyond Busking Live Finale Concert.

The full 'Hairspray' cast, marking South Africa's first professional staging of the musical in nearly 20 years.

'Hairspray' comes back to South African stages this October

Scenario Productions has revealed the full cast for its new staging of 'Hairspray', running from October 22 to November 7 at Die Centurion Teater.

Jonathan Roxmouth to lead Oliver! cast at the Teatro at Montecasino from January 2027.

Jonathan Roxmouth to star as Fagin in South Africa's new production of 'Oliver!'

Jonathan Roxmouth to headline the newly announced cast of ‘Oliver!’, opening at the Teatro at Montecasino in January 2027.

Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, marking his first shows in South Africa.

'I've wanted to play SA for a long time': Leon Bridges announces November shows

Grammy winning R&B artist Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, just weeks after releasing his fifth studio album, 'Happiness Anytime'.

Celebrated American designer Bob Mackie died at 87.

Celeb roundup: Bob Mackie dies at 87, Kim Kardashian awarded €1 and more

The latest celebrity news includes the death of legendary designer Bob Mackie, new arrivals for Cici, RG Snyman and Lady Gaga, and fresh developments in several high-profile…

Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga have all withdrawn from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' tour, following Macklemore's removal over his pro-Palestine comments onstage.

'Free Palestine': How Ed Sheeran lost his entire tour support line-up

The backlash over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has led to the withdrawal of every remaining support act.

The eight 'Smoooth Fans' set to compete on Tropika Island Of Treasure's 12th season, filmed on Réunion Island.

Meet the 'Smoooth Fans' competing on 'Tropika Island Of Treasure'

Eight South Africans from wildly different backgrounds head to Réunion Island to take on Tropika Island Of Treasure's 12th season alongside eight celebrity partners.

Khaya Dladla, who played GC on 'Uzalo' before the character was written off.
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Khaya Dladla on the audition that turned 'Uzalo's' GC into an icon

Actor Khaya Dladla opened up about the role that changed his career and what it taught him along the way.

Booshle G., born Buhle Gayika, took his stage name from a nickname his home church community gave him.

Booshle G. is taking his 'life giving' music global

The name Booshle G. has a story rooted in identity, belonging and an unexpected turn of events.

Adanna Duru, the creative force behind 'The Naijamerican Dream'.
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Culture Corner: Adanna Duru hangs her 'flop era' out to dry

Twelve tracks, four genres, and one very loud clothesline. Adanna Duru’s debut has a lot to say about who she is.

Tino Ngorima has made her Off-Broadway debut, wrapped her first lead film role and started producing her own work, all before turning 25.

How Tino Ngorima went from a Johannesburg dance studio to Off-Broadway

Off-Broadway actress and producer Tino Ngorima talks training at NYU Tisch and RADA and the two productions she's now building on her own terms.